Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects people from discrimination based on a disability. A lawsuit by Texas and several other states could end it.

According to t he Texas Education Agency, during the 2023-24 school year, there were 400,152 students are protected under Section 504. Of those, 3,372 are both special education and Section 504 ...

Third, during the pause, HHS could decide to change Section 504 to address the states’ grievances in hopes that it’s enough for the states to drop the lawsuit.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Section 504 “is here to stay,” according to West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey. McCuskey says following concerns from parents, caregivers and providers over a ...

But Utah Attorney General Derek Brown said he will work to protect Section 504 benefits for children and families. “I hear you, parents. Utah parents shouldn’t have to worry if their children ...

At issue is item D in the Demand for Relief section (on page 42), which asks the judge to “Declare Section 504, 29 U.S.C. § 794, unconstitutional.” ...

Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs that receive federal funding, including those related to education, health care, employment, and public services.

What is a 504 plan? Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which was enacted in 1973, also requires schools to help students attend and thrive in traditional classes with nondisabled students.

First, according to the HHS, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. This protection is required for any ...